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Roadside Peek will take you on a roadside journey in time. Travel the road along the old routes across America. See the old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in theatres, neon signs, petrol pumps, googie sites, tiki villages, and other roadside treasures, even Route 66. Content is updated regularly so don't forget to stop in often!

Although this web site is based in Southern California, the majority of content on Roadside Peek is from locations outside of the area. The content is sectioned both by category and region, so don't forget to pay a visit to all of the site. So, stop in, grab a beef jerky and take an adventure in time to see the old treasures of the road.

Recent Updates

June 29, 2009

Midwest
  Richard Weiss
    Avenue of the Dogs
    Car Washes
    Mexican Food Cafes
    Other Roadside Signage
    Roadside Cleaners
    Roadside Taverns
    Sit Down Restaurants 8 & 9

June 26, 2009

Southern California
  Kathy Perez
    Bob's Big Boy Broiler

June 23, 2009

Las Vegas
  Steve Kawalkiewicz
    Neon Boneyard
     
Midwest
  Chibbqking
    Drive-in Eateries
    Neon Eateries
     
Rocky Mountains
  Alan Culley
    Neon Motels 1 and 4

 

Ramblings From The Road

June 29, 2009

Detroit Area Additions

Added photos from the Detroit area, including Flint to the Midwest section courtesy of Richard Weiss. See What's New for details.

June 26, 2009

Vintage Bob Hoisted on Roof of New Broiler

06.26.09 Downey, CA - Work continues to progress on the new Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey. A major symbolic milestone was met on the morning of Thursday June 25 for the new Big Boy Broiler. Yes, Bob has arrived! The 12 foot vintage Bob was hoisted up on the roof of the Broiler, as this 3rd generation Broiler takes shape after the original Harvey's Broiler and subsequent Johnie's Broiler. Check out the latest update with photos here courtesy of Kathy Perez.

UPDATE 06/28: Bob was no longer on the roof this afternoon. The events of June 26 may have been a test run?

Other Recent Ramblings

Days May Be Numbered for Farr Ice Cream Sign

Origins of Pool Stick Guy Discovered

Big Star Drive-in Neon

Neon Motels from Kanab UT

Roadside Stops in Fredonia AZ

Neon Signage in Europe

New Additions to the East

Verdugo Hills Bowl Back in the Day

Porterville Drive-in Fire


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Recent Spotlights From The Road

TWA Terminal

Mid-Century Modern East

Huntridge Theatre

Grand Theatre Las Vegas

The Huntington Hot Dog

Burger Joints East

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Random Favorites

Neon Motels Midwest

Roadside Characters East

Neon Eateries Pacific NW

Vintage Vegas

Grand Theatre Rocky Mtns

Sit Down Restaurants Central California

Roadside Ruins Texas

Newly Discovered Lost Treasures

International Cafe
Yermo, CA

The former International Cafe served customers in Yermo for 40 years before closing down. The International burned to the ground in August 2008.

Norm's Restaurant
San Gabriel, CA

This Norm's Restaurant which prided itself on being open 24 hours a day 7 days a week closed after three decades of serving the San Gabriel Valley. A mix-use development may take its place.

Downtown Plaza Rotosphere
Gallup, NM

The rotosphere atop the Downtown Plaza sign in downtown Gallup was one of several in a Route 66 town. The rotosphere was taken down for restoration... several years ago.

Cavalier Motel
Wildwood Crest, NJ

The Cavalier Motel is just one example of many Wildwood treasures that were torn down in recent years. The Cavalier was located in Wildwood Crest and according to Wildwood Doo Wop.com is now a vacant lot.

 

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Felix Chevrolet
Los Angeles, CA

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